The Fairmont has a nice analogue clock on the top of the ICC display. I reckon that a boost guage could fit where the clock goes. Do we think this would work?

I reckon it would be just the place for a boost guage. Done properly, I reckon it would be a great accessory. MRT did something similar for WRX's a few years back and we could ask him if its feasible if we think its a good idea.

He is a mate of maire and I know him well.

waht do we think Forum?. I am keen on aboost guage but if it doesnt look factory It wont get in my car.

regards

Dallas

Add me to the list perfect spot for it.

Good idea - nice factory look

I was thinking about a greddy boost gauge in near where the "tissue box holder" is. im a big fan of digital boost gauges! I dont think they are real cheap though!

The Fairmont has a nice analogue clock on the top of the ICC display. I reckon that a boost guage could fit where the clock goes. Do we think this would work?

I reckon it would be just the place for a boost guage. Done properly, I reckon it would be a great accessory. MRT did something similar for WRX's a few years back and we could ask him if its feasible if we think its a good idea.

He is a mate of maire and I know him well.

waht do we think Forum?. I am keen on aboost guage but if it doesnt look factory It wont get in my car. 

regards

Dallas

The exact same thought ran through my head when I got my ute.

But the damn clock assembly is worth more than a decent boost gauge. Effectively doubling the cost, and the work you'd need to do to put a round gauge in a oval hole. To me it wasn't worth it. :(

When I see a BA fairmont at the wreckers, I know what I'll be grabbing though...

The Fairmont has a nice analogue clock on the top of the ICC display. I reckon that a boost guage could fit where the clock goes. Do we think this would work?

I reckon it would be just the place for a boost guage. Done properly, I reckon it would be a great accessory. MRT did something similar for WRX's a few years back and we could ask him if its feasible if we think its a good idea.

He is a mate of maire and I know him well.

waht do we think Forum?. I am keen on aboost guage but if it doesnt look factory It wont get in my car.

regards

Dallas

Had the same thought

Would be interested if cost was not prohibitive.

I looked into this around 4 months ago, and the clock is slightly oval shaped, and it quite small, so the whole would need to be enlarged and rounded to fit a guage. I'm saving up for some sweet HKS guages, that have the same black back ground , and neon-ish blue illumination, so they should suit the dash very weel, these guages are available with a pod thing that goes over the back of them for mounting in that type of possition. Unfortunately the cost of 2 (electric) guages, and the control module almost exceeds $1000. So you'd have to be ultra keen to go this way. I will get mine installed at some stage in the next couple of months.

Like others have stated, the thought had crossed my mind and as others have said the hole is oval and small. So if you get one with a nice surround that you can shape to meet the plastic work then plastic weld or glue it in place with a good paint match it should look factory. Then you could fix it at the right angle etc to your view. Just my 2 cents on this.

The main problem is the space available beneath the oval cutout - it is literally right on top of the air vent ducting so any analogue guage, even the smallest, will protrude above the Fairmont clock pod. I looked into this in great detail before fitting the boost gauge on the ute for my son - pics have already been posted months ago for anyone who wants to search.

The only possibility is a digital guage if one is available ....

It is being looked into boys and its not by Ford. we have the technology we can build it! will keep ya posted. The price for the clock is $110. might see if we can just source the trim needed. Keep the costs down!

you must have all read mine and IMTURBOs mind. we were talking about it a while back and just getting the ball rolling and this thread started!